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HB 4695

West Virginia House of Delegates bill in Session 2026RS.

Status: passed_lower. Latest action: February 12, 2026.

To double the criminal penalty for anyone found guilty of sexual assault on a minor.

Bill ID WV-2026RS-HB-4695
Session 2026RS
Status passed_lower
Committee Judiciary
House of Delegates passed_lower 2026-02-12
Criminal Justice
Summary

To double the criminal penalty for anyone found guilty of sexual assault on a minor

Sponsor
Adam Vance
Official Source Back to Bills
Actions Timeline
Date Event Detail
2026-01-21 Introduced Bill introduced
2026-02-11 Status passed_lower
2026-02-12 Latest Action S To Judiciary 02/12/26
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